This paper describes an undergraduate level course developed with the dual agenda of teaching students basic empirical research skills and permitting them to explore concerns related to the workplace. Familiarizing students with workplace issues can assist them in making appropriate career choices and can help them to formulate plans for making a…

All lessons in this unit of study are designed to introduce some of the basic elements of poetry (simile, metaphor, alliteration, sensory language, etc.) while exposing students to a realistic slice of Appalachian life. Appropriate grade levels and a time frame are suggested, and relevant Virginia Standards of Learning are outlined in the unit.…

Describes Artrain, a museum, a studio and an audio visual theater all in one aboard an innovative train, whose mission is to get people to make an effort to get involved in art, alone or as participants in community projects. (Author/RK)

Author discusses the mini-system, a clear, orderly, and functional educational plan that is an abolute necessity if an effective educational process is to take place. (Author)

Proposes a plan for teaching reading based on determined reading skill weaknesses of the students. (RB)

Final part of a series on teaching Spanish grammar. (DS)

Describes a nutrition education packet for natural childbirth (Lamaze) classes. The packet consists of four 15- to 20-minute lessons, each containing goal, objectives, questions (with answers), activities, and pamphlets. List of goals and sample activities are included. (JN)

A model adapted from one used by the United States Army for selection of instructional media is described. The process involves identifying the size of the learning unit, the objectives, and the necessary conditions or learner characteristics. Questions that apply to selecting appropriate instructional media are presented. (FG)

The article presents a miniunit on Antoine de Saint Exupery's "The Little Prince" for presentation to upper elementary gifted students. (SB)

This instructional unit is designed to answer some of the questions that children have about death. (MM)

A Dutch teacher presents a lesson on color in architecture and visual problem solving for high school students. Basic teaching and evaluation procedures are discussed. This article is one of several in this issue on art teaching in other countries. (SJL)

Presents four short exercises for teaching about loneliness, one each for use in the upper elementary grades, high school classes, teacher education classes, and general adult education. (SJL)